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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,317.11, 672,143.50 and 270,782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,317.11, 672,143.50 and 270,782.61 is: 405,973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,317.11 : 672,143.50 = 270,782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,317.11/672,143.50 = 270,782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,317.11x = 672,143.50 × 270,782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,317.11x = 182,004,771,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,004,771,224.54/448,317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,973.29

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